The Dallas Cowboys got stunnered by the Broncos in Week 9 and never really woke up. Following the brutal loss at home, the Atlanta Falcons come into town and give Dallas a chance to erase the memory of the week before.
Injuries continue to plague the Cowboys as defensive end Randy Gregory has been moved to IR, which forces linebacker Micah Parsons to take over pass-rushing duties in his absence. He’s already totaled five sacks in the young season.
With Parsons playing at the line, Cordarrelle Patterson will be a nightmare matchup for the Dallas defense to try and contain. Defensive coordinator Dan Quinn will be coaching in his first game against his former team and draws a tough matchup with the versatile running back.
Offensive tackle Terence Steele had a forgettable start in Week 9, having to shift to left tackle and he’s a big factor for the Cowboys to succeed Sunday. Luckily they welcome back wide receiver Michael Gallup to add extra firepower to the offense and potentially take some heat off of an offensive line that has looked pedestrian in recent weeks.
These storylines in more in the Cowboys News and Notes ahead of game day.